There are several events in the Foothills this weekend for those who wish to have fun close to home.
With a bit of variety, there should be activities and fun for everyone.
- Clark Schlosser Memorial Rodeo
The Nanton Ag Society will be hosting their first ever Canadian Professional Rodeo this weekend, known as the Clark Schlosser Memorial Rodeo, at the Nanton Ag Society.
This rodeo is sanctioned by both the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), meaning that the money earned from this rodeo will count towards the athlete qualifying for either the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) or the National Finals Rodeo (NFR).
There'll be calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, barrel racing, and break-away roping.
It will take place on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th, and tickets can be found on their website.
- Summer Round Up ft. Chili Cookoff
The Town of Okotoks will be hosting their Summer Round Up ft. Chili Cookoff event on Saturday, August 24th.
This event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there will be dodgeball, cornhole, a corn-on-the-cob relay, an artisan market, family-themes activities, and a Chili Cookoff taking over downtown Okotoks.
The chili will be judged by both attendees and a judges panel to determine which chili reigns supreme.
To learn more about the event, click here.
- Okotoks Pro Rodeo
The Okotoks Pro Rodeo is taking over the Millarville Racetrack this weekend.
The event begins on Friday, August 23rd, and will run until Sunday, August 25th, and there will be numerous events that rodeo athletes will be competing in.
There will be bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and lady's breakaway roping.
This rodeo also helps rodeo contestants qualify for either the Canadian Finals Rodeo or the National Finals Rodeo.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. on both Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24th, but on Sunday, August 25th, gates open at 12:30 p.m.
To read more about this rodeo, click here.
- Goodbye to Summer SplashÂ
The Dr, Lander Memorial Swimming Pool in Diamond Valley will be hosting their Goodbye to Summer Splash on Saturday, August 24th.
As part of this day, it will only cost a Toonie to swim and play games and enjoy activities.
The last day the pool will be open for the season is the day after Labour Day, Tuesday, September 3rd.
To learn more about the pool in Diamond Valley, click here.
- Hub Town End of Summer Beer Olympics
Hub Town Brewing will be hosting an End of Summer Beer Olympics on August 24th.
From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hub Town Brewing, there will be the opportunity to compete in these Olympics and play games like Tipsy Paddle ping pong, Wobbly Toss cornhole, and Double Vision darts.
They are asking people to dress up for these Olympics, ideally in something that represents the contestant's home country.
This event will be hosted by Joelle from The Eagle 100.9.
To see the schedule for the day and learn how to compete, click here.